{"podcast":{"title":"How Not To Suck At Divorce","slug":"how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361","podcast_index_feed_id":4488361,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce/","website_url":"https://hownottosuckatdivorce.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1deacb71-9108-4db9-8b85-e0f998650d70/HNTSAD-june-cover-art-2026.png","author":"Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport","episode_count":230,"summary":"Most people make expensive divorce mistakes before they even understand the process. Get expert divorce advice, practical divorce help, and cost-effective divorce strategies to avoid costly mistakes, reduce legal fees, and navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Most people spend thousands learning this the hard way. Don’t be one of them. The Divorce Crash Course (a $150 value, available for $50) shows you exactly how to prepare for divorce, avoid costly legal mistakes, and protect your finances before you even hire a lawyer. How Not to Suck at Divorce is the divorce podcast for people who want real answers, smart strategy, and emotional clarity during one of the most stressful times of life. This isn’t surface-level advice or generic legal talk. It’s honest, practical divorce guidance designed to help you make better decisions from the very beginning. Hosted by powerhouse family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill, head of family law at one of the largest firms in the country, and comedian-turned-marketing expert Andrea Rappaport, the show combines legal expertise with real-life experience. Together, they break down what actually matters in divorce and what too many peo…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T14:23:29.915222+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361"},"episode":{"title":"Divorce and the Stay-at-Home Parent: How to Leave an Unhappy Marriage When You Don't Have Your Own Income","slug":"divorce-and-the-stay-at-home-parent-how-to-leave-an-unhappy-marriage-when-you-don-t-have-your-own-income","published_at":"2026-06-19T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/divorce-and-the-stay-at-home-parent-how-to-leave-an-unhappy-marriage-when-you-don-t-have-your-own-income","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361","url":"https://hownottosuckatdivorce.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3f2dd757-07bb-4e90-ac95-f1da59da9fdf.mp3","summary":"Stay-at-Home Parent and Divorce: How to Leave an Unhappy Marriage When You Don't Have Your Own Income Thinking about divorce is hard. Thinking about divorce when you're a stay-at-home parent can feel impossible. How do you afford an attorney? What happens if your spouse controls the finances? Will you have to go back to work immediately? What if you've been out of the workforce for years? First, get your hands on the $50 Divorce Crash Course to save money on your divorce process. In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Andrea Rappaport and top family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill tackle one of the most common concerns we hear in our community: how stay-at-home parents can prepare for divorce without letting fear take over. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, stay-at-home dad, or the primary parent managing the household, this episode will help you understand your options, your value, and the practical steps you can take right now to prepare for your next chapter. In This Episode Why stay-at-home parents often feel trapped in unhappy marriages The biggest misconceptions about divorce and stay-at-home parenting How to afford a divorce attorney when you don't have your own income Why gathering financial documents is one of the most important first steps What attorneys look at when evaluating maintenance and alimony How education, training, and work history impact divorce outcomes Whether you should go back to work before filing for divorce What to do if your spouse controls the finances How fear causes stay-at-home parents to underestimate their value Why information is the key to making better divorce decisions Ways to start generating income before and during divorce How OurFamilyWizard can help co-parents stay organized Key Takeaways ✔️ Being a stay-at-home pare…","meta_description":"Stay-at-Home Parent and Divorce: How to Leave an Unhappy Marriage When You Don't Have Your Own Income Thinking about divorce is hard. 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